Speakers
Description
Change can be unsettling, particularly when it challenges the status quo. In our communities, the term 'Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion' (DEI) can sometimes ignite disagreement or empathy. It's crucial to remember that DEI is not about creating divisions but about expanding opportunities and creating a more vibrant community. It's about fostering a community and workplace where every individual can thrive, regardless of their age, background, experiences, abilities, or social status.
During this session, we will explore various forms of resistance and strategies for resisting them. We will discuss how OSS leaders and maintainers can foster open dialogue and build a shared understanding of the benefits of inclusive environments.
Author(s) Bio
Anita is a developer advocate and a technical writer specializing in cloud native and DevOps engineering. She is championing the growth and adoption of cloud-native solutions in Africa as an organizer of Kubernetes Community Days(KCD) Nigeria and the CNCF Abuja community group. She is an Open source evangelist and has led great efforts in around DEI, Documentation, and Community growth. She has published multiple articles on Software Engineering, Productivity, Career Growth, and Community health
Victory Brown is a researcher, community builder, strategist, and designer who interacts with designers and software owners about the state of digital design. At Design Matters, she works as an organizer for their yearly digital design event. She is also an open-source community leader at sustain OSS, a researcher, and a design coach on Superbloom's coaching program with the German Prototype Fund, She is also a full-time design researcher at Superbloom, working on diverse projects at the intersection of community, open source, and design. With over four years of experience spanning these roles, she has carved out a niche as a multidisciplinary designer, designing experiences for communities, conferences, and projects through content, experience, or sustainability.
| Level of Difficulty | Intermediate |
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| Pronouns | She/Her |
